A remarkably touching documentary about twin robots exploring Mars who became like family to people on Earth.

| Original Score: 5/5 | May 28, 2023

Emotional investment is what makes any film work, and GOOD NIGHT OPPY’s main issue is that it’s too focused on accurately portraying the history of the project over bringing together the people who poured their lives into making it a success.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Feb 21, 2023

An immensely enjoyable film, a terrific — if unlikely — family-movie-night selection.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Feb 15, 2023

Overly cutesy visual flourishes diminish the very real scientific and truly awe-inspiring achievements of those NASA employees whose stories White seems determined to undermine.

| Feb 2, 2023

Good Night Oppy is glossy and manipulative in parts, but the central idea of the power of human ambition and exploration remain quietly captivating.

| Jan 31, 2023

It is impossible not to join NASA scientists as they become increasingly emotionally involved with Oppy and its/his amazing abilities.

| Original Score: A | Jan 21, 2023

This movie isn't just about the science, it is about the relationships between people and robots. It is about people who work for years toward a common goal, and who finally see their hopes and dreams come alive.

| Original Score: B | Jan 4, 2023

[Good Night Oppy] gives you what it was like to land on Mars, see your home planet way, way in the distance and begin your work to pave the way for human explorers.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 28, 2022

Is it possible to love a chunk of metal and plastic? Good Night Oppy certainly makes the case.

| Original Score: B | Dec 22, 2022

The unique nature of Mars exploration makes this production worthwhile.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Dec 17, 2022

It's full of passion, belief in the human spirit ... and the focus is a cute robot.

| Original Score: 4 stars | Dec 17, 2022

While it took 15 years to get those Mars photos (and a selfie), “Good Night Oppy” is an effective way of making scientific ventures appealing to folks of all ages.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Dec 16, 2022

A nice tribute to the Mars Exploration Rovers (MERs).

| Original Score: B | Dec 8, 2022

It's a solid documentary that bridges education with entertainment without really concerning itself with trying to do anything extra for success.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Dec 2, 2022

If space exploration is your bailiwick, you'll be sure to enjoy [Good Night Oppy].

| Dec 2, 2022

A good movie to watch with older kids... especially ones with a math or science bent or who just like taking things apart to see how they work.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 30, 2022

It’s nice! Oppy is a nice robot. It’ll make you feel occasionally fuzzy. It’s like one of those overpriced DVDs that they sell at the space center in the gift shop.

| Nov 30, 2022

It could be trimmed and has trouble finding the ending, but it reminded me of just how exciting space exploration is.

| Nov 30, 2022

Much of this floats on the score by Blake Neely, who gives us cues that lifts and directs us all the way through.

| Nov 30, 2022

A remarkable documentary and one of the best films of the week.

| Nov 29, 2022